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The scouting staff is ready for anything to happen next week in Philadelphia.

The Senators don't have a No. 1 selection in next week's NHL entry draft but the club has made its list and if they happen to acquire one before next Friday the Ottawa staff will be prepared.

While the Senators aren't schedule to select until No. 40, assistant GM's Pierre Dorion and Randy Lee indicated Thursday they are ready for every scenario -- especially if top centre Jason Spezza is dealt for a No. 1 pick.

"You always like to go to the draft knowing you have worked all year to get a first-rounder," said Dorion. "But with everything going on with Jason we've prepared ourselves -- if ever a first-rounder were to be part of a deal for Jason -- to slot someone in the first round."

Lee said the staff will meet again next week in Philly to go over the lsit one more time.

"It could be any deal. It's always evolving," said Lee.

The Senators have made a significant offer to winger Milan Michalek to keep him. He is set to become a UFA on July 1 but Murray would like to keep him and has spoken with agent Allan Walsh.

"(Michalek) indicated at the end of the year that he really liked Ottawa and would like to come back here," said Murray. "I made a proposal and they told me they'd get back to me.

"I'm just waiting. I think we can make a deal. The people that we are dealing with like to make deals and the fact that Milan likes it here, has been treated well here and he's treated us pretty well, I think we have a chance."

The Senators did sign winger Mike Hoffman to a one-year, two-way deal Thursday. He'll be counted on for depth again next season and will be in a position to be called up if the club needs help.

While defenceman Eric Gryba hasn't signed yet, his contract will likely be in place next week. Talks with goalie Robin Lehner are ongoing but they are expected to drag into the summer.

"We've talked to every one of our RFA's as far as contracts going forward," said Dorion.

As reported, centre Stephane Da Costa has opted to try his career in the KHL.

Ottawa Senators preparing for every scenario

The scouting staff is ready for anything to happen next week in Philadelphia.

The Senators don't have a No. 1 selection in next week's NHL entry draft but the club has made its list and if they happen to acquire one before next Friday the Ottawa staff will be prepared.

While the Senators aren't schedule to select until No. 40, assistant GM's Pierre Dorion and Randy Lee indicated Thursday they are ready for every scenario -- especially if top centre Jason Spezza is dealt for a No. 1 pick.